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Angie Herrera has been running Block 81, her design and development studio in Portland, on her own since 2003.She started it because there were no agency jobs that year, told her partner she would try it for a few months, and never went back. 

We talk about going from a graphic design degree to writing Twig templates, why ExpressionEngine made her a better developer, and what finally made Craft stick in version two. She also explains why she keeps third party plugins to a minimum, and why she decided she never wanted to manage people.
Angie Herrera

• Block 81 (block81.com)
• Bluesky
• LinkedIn

In this podcast episode, Thomas interviews Moritz L'Hoest, an experienced web developer, about his career journey and his experiences with various content management systems, particularly Craft CMS. Moritz discusses the challenges he encountered with ProcessWire and highlights the advantages of Craft CMS, including features like version control and Project Config, which encourage better teamwork.

He shares insights into accessibility, community involvement, and stresses the importance of effective communication with clients. Additionally, Moritz recommends the book “The Pragmatic Programmer.”

Links:

• Building a Collaborative Content Platform with the Control Panel
• The unreasonable efficiency of Craft and git
• The Pragmatic Programmer
• processwire.dev
• ProcessWire
• schwarzdesign
  
  

They delve into the importance of community engagement and strategies to attract developers from other CMS platforms like WordPress. Travis also shares his journey into web development, emphasizing the blend of code and design in Craft CMS. The episode concludes with Travis discussing his personal interests and career advice.

Ben explains Datastar's lightweight architecture, which enhances performance and real-time interactions by managing state on the backend. He also discusses its advantages over his component framework, Sprig, and highlights its potential for collaborative applications. The episode delves into technical details, scalability, and community resources for Datastar.

Links

• Datastar Framework
• Datastar Plugin
• Datastar Youtube Channel
• Datastar Discord
• PutYourLightsOn

In episode 20 of the Craft Entries podcast, host Thomas speaks with Matt Ellis and Michael Westwood from Honcho, an agency specializing in Craft CMS. They discuss Honcho's unique branding as "not an award-winning agency," their journey in web development, and their preference for Craft CMS over WordPress. 

The conversation covers their approach to client education, the benefits of Craft CMS, and the challenges of running a remote agency. They also highlight the importance of community engagement, the development of their first plugin, and the value of foundational skills in tech.

In this episode of "Craft Entries," host Thomas converses with guest Will Browar about his journey from graphic design to web development, focusing on his experiences with Craft CMS. Will recounts his early career at an agency, his transition to a SaaS company, and his passion for continuous learning. 

They discuss Will's development of plugins for Craft CMS, his use of Vue.js, and the importance of understanding foundational web technologies. The episode also highlights key presentations from a recent Dot One conference and emphasizes the value of community and collaboration in the tech industry.

In this episode, Thomas interviews Brandon and Brad from Pixel and Tonic. They discuss the release of Craft CMS 5 and the positive reception and adoption it has received. The conversation also touches on Craft Commerce and Craft Cloud. Craft Cloud is a new hosting service offered by Pixel & Tonic, the creators of Craft CMS. It is designed to provide a seamless hosting experience for Craft CMS websites, with features such as on-demand image transforms, automatic static caching, and a streamlined build pipeline.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-teaching and continuous learning in web development. This episode covers topics such as website design, using Tailwind and AlpineJS, the transition from Expression Engine to Craft CMS, the benefits of self-taught development, the role of teaching experience in business, the importance of networking at conferences, and the switch to using DDEV and Craft CMS.

Thomas and Sean discuss their experiences with Craft CMS and the transition to Craft 5. They talk about the challenges and benefits of upgrading sites, using matrix fields and the CK Editor, and the importance of accessibility in web development. Sean shares his favorite Craft plugins and offers suggestions for improvements, including baking the link field plugin into Craft. They also discuss the rewards of their jobs and the advice they've received in their careers.

Tune in to this  episode as Thomas sits down with Bastian Allgeier, the  creator of Kirby CMS. They delve into the narrative of Kirby's inception, the strategic choice of a file-based system, and the extensive customization capabilities that make Kirby a developer's dream. 

Bastian opens up about his choice to forgo a traditional PHP framework in favor of a more tailored approach with PHP and Vue.js, highlighting the platform's adaptability and ease of use.

Listen as they discuss the core team's dynamic, the foundational story of Kirby as a company, and the pivotal role of community and enduring partnerships. Bastian also gives an inside look at how new developers are brought into the Kirby fold and breaks down the various licensing options at their disposal.